Best Matt Chieco Podcasts (2025)

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Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade (1989) 49:25

5d ago49:25

49:25

Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade is #118 on IMDB's Top 250 Movies as of April 2025 (the number may differ based on when you listen). In this episode, we explore the third chapter in Spielberg’s iconic action-adventure series. We also dive into the film’s blending of different tones and break down the legendary set pieces like the Venice boat chas…

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Casablanca (1942) 43:57

12d ago43:57

43:57

Casablanca is #45 on IMDB's Top 250 Movies as of March 2025 (the number may differ based on when you listen). In this episode, we explore the film that continues to capture hearts decades after its release. This romantic drama blends political intrigue, moral conflict, and unforgettable dialogue with one of the most iconic love stories in film hist…

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Top 250 Rundown (April 2025) 10:04

19d ago10:04

10:04

As we head into the new month, we breakdown the ins and outs of what changed on IMDB's Top 250 Movies list for the month of April!!! Follow us @poppourreview, click around https://www.poppourreview.com, and become a member of our Patreon at patreon.com/poppourreview!!! We do not own the rights to any audio clips used in the podcast.…

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Singin’ in the Rain (1952) 44:43

26d ago44:43

44:43

Singin’ in the Rain is #89 on IMDB's Top 250 Movies as of March 2025 (the number may differ based on when you listen). In this episode, we explore how this classic captures the chaos and charm of Hollywood’s transition from silent films to talkies, blending dazzling choreography, infectious music, and sharp satire of the film industry. We also disc…

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Batman Begins (2005) 55:19

1M ago55:19

55:19

Batman Begins is #131 on IMDB's Top 250 Movies as of February 2025 (the number may differ based on when you listen). In this episode, we explore the gritty reboot that redefined the superhero genre and launched Christopher Nolan’s legendary Dark Knight Trilogy. We also break down how the film takes a grounded, character-driven approach to Bruce Way…

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Raiders of the Lost Ark (1981) 48:38

1M ago48:38

48:38

Raiders of the Lost Ark is #59 on IMDB's Top 250 Movies as of February 2025 (the number may differ based on when you listen). In this episode, we discuss the world to one of cinema’s most iconic heroes, Indiana Jones! We also discuss the pitch-perfect balance of humor and suspense, and the film’s brilliant mix of old-school and modern filmmaking. A…

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Top 250 Rundown (March 2025) 6:37

2M ago6:37

6:37

As we head into the new month, we breakdown the ins and outs of what changed on IMDB's Top 250 Movies list for the month of March!!! Follow us @poppourreview, click around https://www.poppourreview.com, and become a member of our Patreon at patreon.com/poppourreview!!! We do not own the rights to any audio clips used in the podcast.…

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Requiem for a Dream (2000) 41:25

2M ago41:25

41:25

Requiem for a Dream is #91 on IMDB's Top 250 Movies as of February 2025 (the number may differ based on when you listen). In this episode, we discuss the film’s unflinching portrayal of four interconnected lives spiraling into despair. From the film’s rapid-cut editing and hypnotic cinematography to an unforgettable score, we explore how Darren Aro…

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The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers (2002) 55:47

2M ago55:47

55:47

The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers is #12 on IMDB's Top 250 Movies as of January 2025 (the number may differ based on when you listen). In this episode, we journey back to Middle-earth and explore the introduction of Gollum as a fully realized CGI character, Andy Serkis’ unforgettable performance, and the film’s deeper themes intertwined from th…

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Léon: The Professional (1994) 31:24

2M ago31:24

31:24

Léon: The Professional is #44 on IMDB's Top 250 Movies as of January 2025 (the number may differ based on when you listen). In this episode, we break down the film’s unique blend of action, drama, and unexpected tenderness, exploring how Jean Reno’s quiet intensity and Natalie Portman’s raw performance in her breakout role creates an unusual yet co…

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Top 250 Rundown (February 2025) 11:09

3M ago11:09

11:09

As we head into the new month, we breakdown the ins and outs of what changed on IMDB's Top 250 Movies list for the month of February!!! Follow us @poppourreview, click around https://www.poppourreview.com, and become a member of our Patreon at patreon.com/poppourreview!!! We do not own the rights to any audio clips used in the podcast.…

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Trainspotting (1996) 32:28

3M ago32:28

32:28

Trainspotting is #173 on IMDB's Top 250 Movies as of January 2025 (the number may differ based on when you listen). In this episode, we break down Boyle's frenetic direction and its bold visual style, including unforgettable sequences like the infamous 'Worst Toilet in Scotland' and the haunting baby hallucination. We also discuss how the film bala…

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Spotlight (2015) 30:15

3M ago30:15

30:15

Spotlight is #218 on IMDB's Top 250 Movies as of December 2024 (the number may differ based on when you listen). In this episode, we explore a film that not only honors the power of investigative journalism but also challenges us to confront uncomfortable truths for the greater good. We also discuss the film’s ensemble cast, the unflinching approac…

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The Kid (1921) 46:30

3M ago46:30

46:30

The Kid is #136 on IMDB's Top 250 Movies as of December 2024 (the number may differ based on when you listen). In this episode, we explore Charlie Chaplin’s first feature-length film, that blends humor with deep emotional resonance. We also discuss Chaplin’s revolutionary use of visual storytelling, expressive acting, and innovative cinematography,…

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Top 250 Rundown (January 2025) 8:34

3M ago8:34

8:34

As we head into the new month, we breakdown the ins and outs of what changed on IMDB's Top 250 Movies list for the month of January!!! Follow us @poppourreview, click around https://www.poppourreview.com, and become a member of our Patreon at patreon.com/poppourreview!!! We do not own the rights to any audio clips used in the podcast.…

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The Father (2020) 40:39

4M ago40:39

40:39

The Father is #137 on IMDB's Top 250 Movies as of December 2024 (the number may differ based on when you listen). In this episode, we analyze how the film’s innovative storytelling and fragmented structure place the audience in Anthony’s perspective. We also explore the film’s use of set design, lighting, and subtle visual cues to reflect Anthony’s…

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The Shining (1980) 56:23

4M ago56:23

56:23

The Shining is #67 on IMDB's Top 250 Movies as of November 2024 (the number may differ based on when you listen). In this episode, we discuss Jack Nicholson’s iconic performance of Jack Torrance, Shelley Duvall’s portrayal of Wendy Torrance, and Danny Lloyd’s chilling role as Danny. We also explore Stanley Kubrick’s meticulous direction and examine…

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Shutter Island (2010) 32:23

4M ago32:23

32:23

Shutter Island is #138 on IMDB's Top 250 Movies as of November 2024 (the number may differ based on when you listen). In this episode, we discuss the film’s intricate narrative, exploring its themes of trauma, guilt, and the fragile nature of memory. We also discuss the film’s atmospheric cinematography, performance, ominous score, and Scorsese’s d…

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Top 250 Rundown (December 2024) 9:18

4M ago9:18

9:18

As we head into the new month, we breakdown the ins and outs of what changed on IMDB's Top 250 Movies list for the month of December!!! Follow us @poppourreview, click around https://www.poppourreview.com, and become a member of our Patreon at patreon.com/poppourreview!!! We do not own the rights to any audio clips used in the podcast.…

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What 2024 Movie Should Be On The IMDb Top 250? 58:26

5M ago58:26

58:26

2024 had so many great movies, but a lot of them unfortunately did not crack IMDb's Top 250 Movie list. We sat down and each picked one movie that we wished entered the list from 2024! Follow us @poppourreview, click around https://www.poppourreview.com, and become a member of our Patreon at patreon.com/poppourreview!!! We do not own the rights to …

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The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring (2001) 59:36

5M ago59:36

59:36

The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring is #9 on IMDB's Top 250 Movies as of November 2024 (the number may differ based on when you listen). In this episode, we discuss the film’s breathtaking visuals, Howard Shore’s majestic score, and the innovative special effects that brought the first installment of the groundbreaking trilogy to life…

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Back to the Future (1985) 49:05

5M ago49:05

49:05

Back to the Future is #30 on IMDB's Top 250 Movies as of November 2024 (the number may differ based on when you listen). In this episode, we discuss the iconic movie with a blend of sci-fi, comedy, and heart. We also discuss the chemistry between Fox and Lloyd, the surprise ending, and key moments are analyzed for their impact and lasting legacy. A…

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The Deer Hunter (1978) 52:47

5M ago52:47

52:47

The Deer Hunter is #200 on IMDB's Top 250 Movies as of October 2024 (the number may differ based on when you listen). In this episode, we discuss the film’s unique three-act structure, beginning with the extended wedding sequence, the iconic Russian roulette scenes, the handful of Oscars it won, and if it remains a landmark in American cinema. All …

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Top 250 Rundown (November 2024) 7:48

6M ago7:48

7:48

As we head into the new month, we breakdown the ins and outs of what changed on IMDB's Top 250 Movies list for the month of November!!! Follow us @poppourreview, click around https://www.poppourreview.com, and become a member of our Patreon at patreon.com/poppourreview!!! We do not own the rights to any audio clips used in the podcast.…

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Gladiator (2000) 53:42

6M ago53:42

53:42

Gladiator is #35 on IMDB's Top 250 Movies as of October 2024 (the number may differ based on when you listen). In this episode, we break down standout scenes, from the adrenaline-pumping gladiatorial battles to the emotionally charged moments of Maximus confronting Commodus, played by the chilling Joaquin Phoenix. We also discuss the challenges of …

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Dr. Strangelove (1964) 40:12

6M ago40:12

40:12

Dr. Strangelove or: How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the Bomb (Dr. Strangelove) is #75 on IMDB's Top 250 Movies as of October 2024 (the number may differ based on when you listen). In this episode, we break down the film’s iconic moments, including Peter Sellers’ tour-de-force performance in multiple roles. We also analyze the film’s product…

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Vertigo (1958) 44:02

6M ago44:02

44:02

Vertigo is #108 on IMDB's Top 250 Movies as of September 2024 (the number may differ based on when you listen). In this episode, we explore how Hitchcock’s use of camera techniques, especially the iconic 'vertigo effect,' mirrors the protagonist's descent into a world of twisted reality and unattainable desires. We also dive into the initial mixed …

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Top 250 Rundown (October 2024) 10:24

6M ago10:24

10:24

As we head into the new month, we breakdown the ins and outs of what changed on IMDB's Top 250 Movies list for the month of October!!! Follow us @poppourreview, click around https://www.poppourreview.com, and become a member of our Patreon at patreon.com/poppourreview!!! We do not own the rights to any audio clips used in the podcast.…

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The Godfather (1972) 41:51

7M ago41:51

41:51

The Godfather is #2 on IMDB's Top 250 Movies as of September 2024 (the number may differ based on when you listen). In this episode, we explore what many consider one of the greatest films of all time. We analyze Coppola’s masterful storytelling, break down iconic scenes—such as the opening wedding sequence—and discuss standout performances, includ…

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Schindler’s List (1993) 55:26

7M ago55:26

55:26

Schindler's List is #6 on IMDB's Top 250 Movies as of August 2024 (the number may differ based on when you listen). In this episode, we explore Spielberg’s masterful direction and the film’s use of stark black-and-white cinematography, which evokes the documentary feel of historical footage. We analyze Neeson’s layered performance as Schindler, alo…

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Rebecca (1940) 48:00

7M ago48:00

48:00

Rebecca is #244 on IMDB's Top 250 Movies as of August 2024 (the number may differ based on when you listen). In this episode, we unravel the gothic romance and psychological intrigue of Hitchcock's first American film and his only film to win the Best Picture Oscar. It explores themes of jealousy, identity, and the haunting presence of the past, al…

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Life Is Beautiful (1998) 43:33

7M ago43:33

43:33

Life is Beautiful is #26 on IMDB's Top 250 Movies as of August 2024 (the number may differ based on when you listen). In this episode, we delve into Roberto Benigni's story of resilience, love, and the power of imagination set against the horrors of the Holocaust. We discuss if Benigni balances the film’s lighthearted first act with the deeply emot…

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Top 250 Rundown (September 2024) 7:15

8M ago7:15

7:15

As we head into the new month, we breakdown the ins and outs of what changed on IMDB's Top 250 Movies list for the month of September!!! Follow us @poppourreview, click around https://www.poppourreview.com, and become a member of our Patreon at patreon.com/poppourreview!!! We do not own the rights to any audio clips used in the podcast.…

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Harakiri (1962) 53:53

8M ago53:53

53:53

Harakiri is #45 on IMDB's Top 250 Movies as of August 2024 (the number may differ based on when you listen). In this episode, we debate if this movie deserves to be so high on many movie lists, its striking cinematography, non-linear storytelling, and explore if we connected to the profound themes of justice, honor, and hypocrisy. All this and so m…

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Gone with the Wind Part 2 (1939) 50:05

8M ago50:05

50:05

Gone with the Wind is #163 on IMDB's Top 250 Movies as of June 2024 (the number may differ based on when you listen). In this final part of our two-part episode, we pick up where the intermission leaves off and delves into the latter half of Scarlett O'Hara's dramatic journey, focusing on her complex relationship with Rhett Butler, the aftermath of…

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Gone with the Wind Part 1 (1939) 58:59

8M ago58:59

58:59

Gone with the Wind is #163 on IMDB's Top 250 Movies as of June 2024 (the number may differ based on when you listen). In this first of a two-part episode, we explore the film's narrative up to the intermission, focusing on Scarlett's complex relationships, her resilience amidst the destruction of war, and the deep-seated cultural tensions of the er…

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Top 250 Rundown (June 2024/July 2024/August 2024) 14:52

9M ago14:52

14:52

As we head into the new month, we breakdown the ins and outs of what changed on IMDB's Top 250 Movies list for the month of June, July, and August!!! Follow us @poppourreview, click around https://www.poppourreview.com, and become a member of our Patreon at patreon.com/poppourreview!!! We do not own the rights to any audio clips used in the podcast…

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Top 250 Rundown (May 2024) 11:02

11M ago11:02

11:02

As we head into the new month, we breakdown the ins and outs of what changed on IMDB's Top 250 Movies list for the month of May!!! Follow us @poppourreview, click around https://www.poppourreview.com, and become a member of our Patreon at patreon.com/poppourreview!!! We do not own the rights to any audio clips used in the podcast.…

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Spotlight Interview with Sean O’Connell about Bruce Willis: Celebrating the Cinematic Legacy of an Unbreakable Hollywood Icon 27:29

12M ago27:29

27:29

Pop! Pour! Review sits down with Sean O'Connell from CinemaBlend to talk about his new book, Bruce Willis: Celebrating the Cinematic Legacy of an Unbreakable Hollywood Icon, out June 11th!!! We discuss why he wrote the book, which Bruce Willis performance he thinks was awards-worthy, and so much more! Follow us @poppourreview, click around https://…

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The Departed (2006) 51:08

1y ago51:08

51:08

The Departed is #40 on IMDB's Top 250 Movies as of April 2024 (the number may differ based on when you listen). In this episode, we debate if this is Martin Scorsese's best film, and also discuss the film's intricate plot, its intense performances including Leonardo DiCaprio, Matt Damon, and Jack Nicholson, and the film's shocking twists and turns.…

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Top 250 Rundown (April 2024) 11:14

1y ago11:14

11:14

As we head into the new month, we breakdown the ins and outs of what changed on IMDB's Top 250 Movies list for the month of April!!! Follow us @poppourreview, click around https://www.poppourreview.com, and become a member of our Patreon at patreon.com/poppourreview!!! We do not own the rights to any audio clips used in the podcast.…

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Rush (2013) 43:56

1y ago43:56

43:56

Rush is #227 on IMDB's Top 250 Movies as of April 2024 (the number may differ based on when you listen). In this episode, we rev up our engines and explore Ron Howard's thrilling sports drama. The film delves into the intense rivalry between drivers James Hunt and Niki Lauda, with captivating performances of Chris Hemsworth as Hunt and Daniel Brühl…

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Green Book (2018) 51:21

1y ago51:21

51:21

Green Book is #133 on IMDB's Top 250 Movies as of April 2024 (the number may differ based on when you listen). In this episode, we discuss the heartwarming movie led by the exceptional performances of Viggo Mortensen as Tony Lip and Mahershala Ali as Dr. Don Shirley. We also asked the question of if this movie’s use of humor to address serious issu…

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Top 250 Rundown (March 2024) 11:57

1y ago11:57

11:57

As we head into the new month, we breakdown the ins and outs of what changed on IMDB's Top 250 Movies list for the month of March!!! Follow us @poppourreview, click around https://www.poppourreview.com, and become a member of our Patreon at patreon.com/poppourreview!!! We do not own the rights to any audio clips used in the podcast.…

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Dune: Part Two (2024) 1:00:08

1y ago1:00:08

1:00:08

Dune: Part Two is #10 on IMDB's Top 250 Movies as of March 2024 (the number may differ based on when you listen). In this episode, we journey back to the sands of Arrakis, exploring Villeneuve's masterful direction, the stellar cast, stunning visual effects, mesmerizing score, and intricate world-building. We also ponder the important question... I…

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Interstellar (2014) 40:56

1y ago40:56

40:56

Interstellar is #22 on IMDB's Top 250 Movies as of March 2024 (the number may differ based on when you listen). In this episode we embark on an intergalactic journey through time and space (but do we understand it). We discuss Matthew McConaughey's powerful performance as Cooper, the film's stunning visual effects, Hans Zimmer's transcendent score,…

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Taxi Driver (1976) 1:00:00

1y ago1:00:00

1:00:00

Taxi Driver is #126 on IMDB's Top 250 Movies as of February 2024 (the number may differ based on when you listen). In this episode we venture into the gritty streets of 1970s New York City. We delve into Martin Scorsese's direction, Paul Schafer’s script, and the mesmerizing performance of Robert De Niro as the morally ambiguous character of Travis…

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Top 250 Rundown (February 2024) 11:40

1y ago11:40

11:40

As we head into the new month, we breakdown the ins and outs of what changed on IMDB's Top 250 Movies list for the month of February!!! Follow us @poppourreview, click around https://www.poppourreview.com, and become a member of our Patreon at patreon.com/poppourreview!!! We do not own the rights to any audio clips used in the podcast.…

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The Intouchables (2011) 57:50

1y ago57:50

57:50

The Intouchables is #47 on IMDB's Top 250 Movies as of February 2024 (the number may differ based on when you listen). In this episode we delve into the heartwarming and thought-provoking French film, and its unique blend of humor, warmth, and social commentary. We also acknowledge the brilliant performances and large impact the film had on audienc…

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Double Indemnity (1944) 53:00

1y ago53:00

53:00

Double Indemnity is #106 on IMDB's Top 250 Movies as of February 2024 (the number may differ based on when you listen). In this episode we explore the gripping tale of murder and betrayal that captivated audiences with its atmospheric cinematography and film noir aesthetics, sharp dialogue, unforgettable performances, and Billy Wilder's masterful d…

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